I’d like to address the issue about last evening's private room booking event at Richview Library, which has received tremendous attention. It has been a difficult situation, but one that we’ve been guided through by our library values. First, a little bit of background. This event was booked as a...

After two years of eager anticipation, the wait is finally over! The new Albion Branch reopened its doors to the public today at 3:30 pm, after being closed for three weeks. Excited families, adults and youths waited for the grand debut and were greeted by a line of staff members...

The newly renovated Albion Branch opens next Monday, June 5 at 3:30 pm. Here are ten reasons why you should check it out! 1. KidsStop The KidsStop early literacy centre at Albion is a literacy-rich tactile learning environment for children and their families to learn and play together. The theme...

How do you and the Albion staff feel about moving from the old building to the new? We are happy and sad about the move. Many of the staff have worked at Albion for over 15 years, one has been at Albion for 25 years! The staff are like a...

From lectures, discussions and stories to puppet shows, films and musical performances, celebrate the culture of Turtle Island's Indigenous heritage and culture featuring First Nations, Métis and Inuit writers and artists. Kicking things off, the University of Toronto's Mykelle Pacquing teaches us Oji-Cree writing symbols and how to speak Anishinaabemowin.

May 3 is World Press Freedom Day, a day to celebrate freedom of the press and freedom of expression as fundamental human rights. Many journalists brave death or face jail time, even in Canada, to bring news to the public. Public libraries everywhere uphold the value of intellectual freedom as...

Good news if you’re a theatre, film, dance or music fan! Toronto Public Library is expanding access to the arts with the Sun Life Financial MAP Performing Arts pass. The pilot program, an extension of the Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass program, launches Saturday, April 29 at 10...

If you have a valid adult library card and you’re a fan of great documentaries, Toronto Public Library has some good news. This year, as part of its Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass program, the library is teaming up with the 2017 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival...

Toronto Public Library, the Neighbourhood Arts Network and Ontario Culture Days are looking for Toronto-based artists and cultural groups who would like to be part of Culture Days @ Toronto Public Library on Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30, 2017. Spirit of Africa program at Runnymede Branch, 2016 Photo...